05 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
1
The referendum on the service men's bonus amendment was carried by a three to one vote. Garry O P supported the measure alongside other officials while opponents voiced concerns about fiscal impact and administrative implementation.
Detroit reports show Republicans winning the state ticket in Michigan with a strong but incomplete lead as numerous precincts report. Voters approved the soldiers bonus by about 2 to 1 and Wayne County backed the homs amendment around 5 to 1. Baseball schedules will be posted by Alma's Taichini Recreation Parlor as the season opens.
Lansing April 6 The Michigan House is debating the mothers pension bill this afternoon. Amendments are expected to grant probate judges full discretion in awards. A desertion and abandonment felony measure passed earlier, and Strom motion picture bill final consideration is set for next Wednesday. Wolverine dairy butter advertised.
Philadelphia plans an April 7 patriotic rally under American Legion leadership with 45 allied groups. The event features a 50 000 person parade and speeches by John J. Pershing Galbraith Jr Calvin Coolidge William S Sims William Sproul and J Hampton Moore. The gathering echoes New Yorks All America event, promoting American principles over propaganda.
The executive committee issued a statement outlining its position and urging support for the legionnaires appeal. The document emphasizes the rationale behind the appeal and calls for unity among members and supporters.
The American Taylow George W. Myers Post No 12 executive committee issues a statement backing Alma College in a statewide appeal for funds to expand facilities. They emphasize the college’s Christian mission and its role in furnishing service members, noting 250 alumni served in France. The group refrains from commenting on a memorial scope, deferring to college authorities to decide whether the building should honor Alma students or all Gratiot county enlistees.
A Michigan youth who pulled stumps near a resort becomes a college student at Alma College after a judge urges education. He spends three years there, proves the college’s value, and Alma seeks $685,000 in state support to expand access for more boys in need across Gratiot County and beyond.
A published list shows numerous donors contributing $100 or more, including Balnock & Groat at $250 and individuals such as T. J. Carney, Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Fred L. Broughton, and Earl C. Glupp among others. The document notes these subscriptions were received by Monday noon alongside previously announced gifts, reflecting broad support from community members and couples.
London ap mar 5 britain faces a wartime labor crisis as the three million strong triple alliance of miners transport workers and railway men presses for action. government agencies prepare to seize mines and control transport to secure food distribution while food manufacturers report street car lines in use. Transport workers defer action today and plan joint action with railway unions in sympathy with miners.
In Perrinton, Dr. H M Crooks receives a letter from Hooker commanding Willoughby Smith Post 28 of the American Legion. It notes misspelled names and three omissions among Perrinton ex service men listed in the Alma College Bulletin supplement. Weather is fair with increasing clouds tonight and Wednesday, possible showers in western and northern areas, cooler in the extreme north.
Rev. Willie Gelston, captain of team No 2a, declares a $2200 quota per team and vows to push to the wire. The Alma College agitation gathers steam as workers report better subscriptions, broadening support beyond expected areas while pledging hard daily effort to keep Alma in the lead, with continued coverage promised.
The Junior class of Ala High School plans a carnival at Wikt Bengal with acts like the Midway attractions Metropolis Spot Light Vawleville and Gypsy Clairvoyants. Proceeds benefit school activities as doors open at 7:00 PM on both nights with a culture treat tone.
In Alma, Mayor Charles R. Murphy and commissioners Creaser and Alvier won re election by about two to one. Joseph Biggerstaff narrowly defeated George H. Carl for justice. Ward supervisors Jesse E. Pulles N E Sand Albert P Cook and J D Helman secured solid support with broad turnout across wards despite some abstentions. Michigan is noted for Alma College and local dairy advertises fresh buttermilk.
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